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Usually to heat water,

and it should be placed facing south (in the sun),

at an angle "facing" the sun (thus a slope equal to your latitude),

a roof often makes a good location ... but is not necessary.

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If you use a solar panel which you would hook up to a heater the answer would be yes


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